so we look at a budget constrained environment. we do believe, and we concur with what you were saying in terms of a long-term view and a strategic goals and objectives are starting point. and that there is a consensus about the strategic goals and objectives. for example, as we have many witnesses in our work we found little evidence that an asteroid mission was widely accepted. whether inside of nasa, outside in industry or internationally, and in, and so it's important there is clarity in terms of the direction. and a nasa strategic plan can, in fact, with clearly identified what their traits are in that portfolio going forward. and there is a starting point upon which some choices can be made. >> joining with others on the panel saying absolutely partnerships, the ability to bring together public and private sector and international, conjoining resources is certainly an excellent step in the right direction that this committee for the upcoming reauthorization process, because i would remind us all it's not so far away game, tha